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White House’s Official Account Posts Photo That Has People Asking Questions

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The post came as Trump signed an executive order to officially rename the Department of Defense back to its old title, the Department of War.

“America First. Peace Through Strength,” the White House wrote.

Trump signed the order with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine. He said the change was about symbolism, that America used to fight to win and should never have changed the name.

“We won the First World War, the Second World War, everything before that and in between. Then we decided to go woke and called it the Department of Defense. So now we’re going back to the Department of War,” Trump told reporters.

Hegseth, the new Secretary of War, laid out the vision. He said it was about more than branding.

“Words matter,” Hegseth said in a Fox News interview. “We are restoring victory and clarity. We are going on offense, not just defense. Maximum lethality, not tepid legality. We are going to raise up warriors, not just defenders.”

The Department of War was the original name, created by George Washington in 1789. It lasted until 1949, when President Harry Truman reorganized the military and renamed it the Department of Defense. Truman also set up the Joint Chiefs of Staff to advise presidents.

Now Trump is undoing that legacy, pitching it as a revival of strength.

Critics immediately questioned the timing and the tone. Some saw it as a distraction from bigger issues. One viral reaction on X read:

“THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFLECTING ATTENTION AWAY FROM THE EPSTEIN FILES.”

Others called it sick and stupid.


Hegseth has also been busy reversing other changes. He reinstated Confederate-era names on bases like Fort Bragg and Fort Hood, renaming them after different people but keeping the titles. He even renamed a Navy ship that had honored Harvey Milk, the gay rights activist and veteran.

Featured image via X screengrab

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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